Politicians, leaders and civil organizations have reacted when it became known that Maria Corina Machadostandard bearer of the democratic struggle of Venezuela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Allies of the leader, such as the considered president-elect of Venezuela Edmundo González Urrutia, have described the award as a “well-deserved recognition” for the long fight for freedom and democracy.
Republican congresswoman María Elvira Salazar joined the list of personalities celebrating the news.
The Council for the Democratic Transition in Cuba joins the celebration
Through a letter, the Council for the Democratic Transition in Cuba expressed its deep joy after learning of the announcement of María Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
María Corina has firmly and consistently demonstrated unequivocal leadership, uniting the Venezuelan opposition in a common project. His tireless fight for a democratic transition in Venezuela has made him a reference for democratic resistance in the region, opening a horizon of inspiration for other nations fighting for freedom like Cuba.
For us, as Cubans, this award also represents a shared hope: that bravery, commitment and the civic and peaceful struggle for democracy are possible paths to achieve the freedom of our people.
Today we join the Venezuelan people in this well-deserved recognition, and we reaffirm that the cause of democracy and human rights is a common cause. The cause of the freedom of Venezuela is also the cause of the freedom of Cuba.
Council for the Democratic Transition in Cuba
Havana, October 10, 2025
The award to Machado is not only a tribute to his personal career, marked by political disqualification and constant persecution, but also represents a powerful message of support for Venezuelan civil society that has persisted in peaceful resistance.
Being the first Venezuelan to receive this Nobel, the prize becomes a symbol of the hope of an entire people to recover their fundamental rights. Machado herself, upon learning the news, expressed being “in shock” and visibly excited, ensuring that the award is something that “the Venezuelan people deserve” and that she is just part of a great movement that is “very close to finally achieving freedom for our country and peace for the region.”
The Venezuelan opposition leader was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her “tireless work in promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her fight to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” as announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo.
This prestigious recognition underscores the global importance of his challenge to the Venezuelan regime and his key role in unifying a political opposition that has historically been divided.
The Committee emphasized that, at a time when democracy is in retreat internationally, it is crucial to recognize the brave defenders of freedom who rise up and resist, keeping the flame of democracy alive in the midst of darkness.
